Adaptive Amputees Blog

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Adaptive Amputees 9/23/26 Adaptive Amputees 9/23/26

Types of Arm Amputation: Levels, Differences, and What They Mean

There are several different levels of upper-limb amputation, and understanding the terminology can make prosthetic and medical conversations a lot less confusing. Learn about each level, from finger and partial-hand amputations through forequarter amputation, and what the differences can mean.

Adaptive Amputees 9/16/26 Adaptive Amputees 9/16/26

Types of Leg Amputation: Below-Knee, Above-Knee & Other Levels Explained

What’s the difference between a below-knee and above-knee amputation? Learn about the different levels of leg amputation and how they can affect prosthetic design, mobility, and everyday life.

Adaptive Amputees 5/27/26 Adaptive Amputees 5/27/26

How to Clean Your Prosthetic Liner (And Why Everyone Has a Different Answer)

I asked our Facebook community how they clean their prosthetic liner. 309 comments later, the debate was very much alive: soap vs. alcohol, daily vs. weekly, wipes vs. full wash. Here's what real amputees actually use, what your liner material can handle, and how to build a routine that keeps your skin healthy.